Paradorn Srichaphan ภราดร ศรีชาพันธุ์

Paradorn Srichaphan (Thai: ภราดร ศรีชาพันธุ์); born 14 June 1979 is a professional tennis player/coach from Thailand. He was the first men's singles player from Asia to be ranked in the top 10 of the ATP rankings, reaching a career high world No. 9.

Coaching background:

• Thailand Davis cup captain 2011-2013

• Head coach Lawn Tennis Association of Thailand 2011-2015

• Director Paradorn International Tennis Academy

Playing background: 

• Number 1 Asian male player year 2001-2012

• Former world ATP Singles #9 in 2003

• 5 ATP singles titles

• 6 ATP singles runner up

• Member Thailand Davis cup 1998-2006 

• Summer Olympics Sydney 2000

• Summer Olympics Athens 2004 - (Thailand Flag Bearer)

• Asian Games Gold medalist for Thailand

• Winner of the ATP Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award 2002 - 2003

Favourite players:

• Andre Agassi

• Steffi Graf 

What I love about tennis:
It all started with love of the family and love of the game and I always tried to learn new things everyday. Tennis has taught me how to be a good person on court and off the court. I would love to pass my experiences to the younger players who want to become a good tennis player ... and I always believe in my favourite quote "The best view comes after the hardest climb